The original name, Gaberones, is from Gaborone's Village. It was named after Chief Kgosi Gaborone of the BaTlokwa tribe. His village, now called Tlokweng, was just across a river from the "Government Camp" (colonial governmentheadquarters). "Gabs" is still a common nickname for Gaborone. A newer nickname for Gaborone is G-City.